Multidisciplinary teams responsibilities considering whether a sped student learner qualifies for assistive technology in alignment with CSDE , Federal FAPE, IDEA , and OSERS Legislation

Elements of Consideration : Process (Steps 1-4)

1. Student Assessment

Assessment of the student learner's abilities and learning challenges

2. Analysis of Environment

Analysis of the environments (classroom, home, etc.) where the student performs tasks.

3. Review student's SLOP and TASKS

Review of tasks the student needs to accomplish and their current performance level.

4. Evaluation of present Accommodations

Evaluation of existing instructional (teaching ) strategies, accommodations, and technologies in place to support student learner within the classroom.

Proposed Assistive Technology (AT) for Sped Students

Consideration of student outcome

Determine Need for AT

Determining whether the student learner can achieve tasks independently without AT

Identify Effective Tools

Identifying what existing tools and accommodations are effective in supporting the student learner.

Correlate need for AT

Correlate the need for AT and document the recognized accommodation of the IEP (Individualized Education Program). The recognition of this accommodation should be tied to the best student outcome.

Documenting Consideration of AT in the IEP

Identifying the Process

Describing the decision-making process within collaborative, multidisciplinary partnerships.

Device Selection

Detailing the AT devices and services required.

Implementation

Outlining the implementation and monitoring of AT within the learning environment.

OSERS GUIDE

Special Considerations

OSERS Guidance Return to School Roadmap: Special considerations due to the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing the need for equitable access to AT and the potential changes in AT needs due to remote learning tie to student level of need and the UDL .

Assessment and Funding

Assessment and Funding Elements: This section would address two key aspects of connecting AT to the student learner .

Assessment and PPT Process

Assessment: Highlighting the collaborative team process, student observations, trials, and detailed recommendations to the PPT to modify an AT accommodation need within the IEP.

Funding

Funding: Covering the evaluation of AT needs. Determining the allocation of funds from school districts. Thus providing AT devices and services, ownership, maintenance, repair, and sources of fiscal responsibility to the student learners' success.